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Scholarships at this university

Alumni Discount Scheme

University Scholarship

A postgraduate fee discount for eligible Heriot-Watt alumni progressing to further study at the University.

Award DescriptionUp to 20% tuition fee discount
CoversTuition
DeadlineAutomatic
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • Eligible Heriot-Watt alumni progressing to qualifying postgraduate study
  • exact discount depends on the applicant's prior Heriot-Watt study and the course being taken
  • scheme applies subject to published exclusions and combination rules.

How to Apply

  1. 1No separate scholarship application is normally required
  2. 2eligibility is assessed from the postgraduate application and alumni record.

Application opens on Heriot-Watt University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Americas and Europe (Non-EU) Scholarship

Open for 2026

A regional tuition-fee scholarship for international students from the Americas and non-EU Europe starting eligible undergraduate study at Heriot-Watt. [Eligibility note: Applicants domiciled in eligible countries across the Americas and non-EU Europe]

Award Description£3,000 - £5,000 per year
CoversVaries by award
DeadlineAutomatic
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelBachelors
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • International fee-paying applicant
  • domiciled in an eligible country in the Americas or non-EU Europe
  • starting an eligible full-time undergraduate programme
  • award level depends on academic merit and published regional criteria.

How to Apply

  1. 1No separate application
  2. 2eligible applicants are considered automatically through their course application.

Application opens on Heriot-Watt University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Heriot-Watt Actuarial Scholarship for Academic Excellence

University Scholarship

A tuition-fee reduction for academically strong students entering eligible actuarial postgraduate taught programmes.

Award Description20% tuition fee reduction
CoversTuition
DeadlineAutomatic
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
Natural Sciences & Mathematics

Eligibility

  • Offer holder for an eligible Heriot-Watt actuarial postgraduate taught programme
  • demonstrate strong academic performance and/or relevant Institute and Faculty of Actuaries examination performance as specified by the University
  • subject to published exclusions and stacking rules.

How to Apply

  1. 1Automatic consideration for eligible offer holders.

Application opens on Heriot-Watt University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Heriot-Watt Sports Scholarships

University Scholarship

Performance support for talented undergraduate athletes combining academic study with high-level sport at Heriot-Watt.

Award DescriptionNot Given
CoversVaries by award
DeadlineNot Given
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelBachelors
Field of study
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports

Eligibility

  • Talented athlete meeting the University's sports scholarship performance standards
  • undergraduate student at Heriot-Watt
  • awards/support depend on sport and performance level.

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply through the Heriot-Watt sports scholarship process.

Application opens on Heriot-Watt University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

International Merit Scholarship

Open for 2026

A regional merit scholarship for international non-EU students entering eligible undergraduate or postgraduate taught study at Heriot-Watt in 2026. [Eligibility note: International non-EU students]

Award DescriptionVariable
CoversVaries by award
DeadlineAutomatic
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • International non-EU fee-paying applicant
  • eligible full-time undergraduate or postgraduate taught study starting January or September 2026
  • award level depends on region and academic merit
  • online and postgraduate research programmes are excluded.

How to Apply

  1. 1Automatic consideration through the course application
  2. 2no separate scholarship form required where stated.

Application opens on Heriot-Watt University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Postgraduate European Union Scholarship

University Scholarship

An automatic tuition-fee reduction for eligible full-time postgraduate taught students with EU fee status. [Eligibility note: Students with EU fee status]

Award Description£5,000 tuition fee reduction
CoversTuition
DeadlineAutomatic
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • EU fee status
  • eligible full-time postgraduate taught programme
  • subject to the University's published exclusions and combination rules.

How to Apply

  1. 1No separate application
  2. 2applied automatically to eligible students.

Application opens on Heriot-Watt University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Undergraduate European Union Scholarship

University Scholarship

An automatic tuition-fee reduction for eligible full-time undergraduate students with EU fee status. [Eligibility note: Students with EU fee status]

Award Description£5,000 tuition fee reduction
CoversTuition
DeadlineAutomatic
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelBachelors
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • EU fee status
  • eligible full-time undergraduate programme
  • subject to the University's published exclusions and combination rules.

How to Apply

  1. 1No separate application
  2. 2applied automatically to eligible students.

Application opens on Heriot-Watt University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

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